"We're thrilled that one of the smartest, funniest, and most defining comedies in NBC history is coming back," NBC's Robert Greenblatt said in a statement when the revival was announced. "This groundbreaking series for everything from gay rights to social and political commentary-- all disguised as a high-speed train of witty pop culture -- is coming back where it belongs."

"Will & Grace" will return on NBC in the 2017-2018 season for a limited batch of episodes. Mullally, Eric McCormack, Debra Messing and Sean Hayes are all back in front of the camera with original executive producers Max Mutchnick and David Kohan back behind it.